1 Car Service Workshop Launches Free Lifetime Engine Warranty with 'Engine Shield' Service Programme

Singapore drivers offered unprecedented engine protection amid new CCCS guidelines

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant advancement for consumer automotive care, 1 Car Service Workshop announces the launch of 'Engine Shield', a free lifetime engine warranty programme providing coverage up to 20 years of a vehicle's age with unlimited mileage. This initiative offers Singapore drivers long-term reliability and peace of mind in vehicle maintenance and is limited to the first 200 customers.

Applicable to cars currently below 12 years of age—including both used cars without existing warranties and newer cars still under dealer warranties—the Engine Shield programme requires customers to purchase a S$1,000 servicing credit, which includes an additional S$100 bonus credit. Regular servicing at 1 Car Service Workshop is necessary to maintain warranty coverage.

"We have always been committed to providing extended warranties on our repair works, such as our two-year warranty for gearbox overhauls," said Mr Teng, founder and managing director of 1 Car Service Workshop. "With Engine Shield, we're extending that assurance to routine servicing, offering additional engine protection at no extra cost to our customers."

Empowering Consumers in Line with CCCS Guidelines

The launch of Engine Shield aligns with recent directives from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS), which require authorised car dealers to remove warranty restrictions that compel customers to service their vehicles exclusively at authorised workshops. These restrictions were deemed anti-competitive and limiting to consumer choice.

Mr Teng commented: "The CCCS has made it clear that consumers should have the freedom to choose where they service their cars without fear of losing warranty coverage. This freedom promotes competition and can lead to better services and prices for consumers."

By adhering to these guidelines, car owners can now service their vehicles at independent workshops like 1 Car Service Workshop without voiding their dealer warranties. This allows them to benefit from both the dealer's warranty and the Engine Shield programme.

Programme Details and Participation

The Engine Shield programme offers lifetime engine protection up to 20 years of the vehicle's age. Owners can enrol their vehicles before they reach 12 years old; once enrolled, coverage continues until the vehicle is 20 years old, provided servicing requirements are met.

Servicing Packages:

How to Enrol:

Due to limited availability, interested car owners are encouraged to enrol promptly to secure their lifetime engine protection.

From Investment Banking to Automotive Innovation

Before founding 1 Car Service Workshop in 2016, Mr Teng built a successful career as an investment banker. Holding a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence and double Bachelor's degrees in Business and Economics, he developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking and strategic planning.

"My experience in finance and technology has been instrumental in shaping the Engine Shield programme," Mr Teng explained. "Understanding risk management and the importance of long-term value inspired me to create a warranty programme that truly benefits car owners. Engine Shield is designed to provide practical drivers with unparalleled engine protection while promoting transparency and trust in automotive services."

By leveraging his background, Mr Teng has introduced innovative practices into the automotive industry, focusing on data-driven maintenance solutions and customer-centric services that set new standards for vehicle care.

Commitment to Quality and Transparency

1 Car Service Workshop is recognised as one of Singapore's top-rated car repair workshops, with over 800 five-star reviews on major platforms such as Google and Facebook. The workshop's extensive technical expertise enables it to resolve a wide range of complex technical, mechanical, and electrical issues.

Mr Teng emphasised the importance of proper vehicle servicing, noting that inadequate maintenance can lead to severe engine damage. Some workshops may skip essential steps or use substandard engine oils and filters, leaving consumers vulnerable to costly repairs.

"We prioritise thoroughness and quality in our services," he said. "Engine Shield provides motorists with assurance regarding the care their vehicle receives, helping to prevent issues caused by substandard servicing."

Future Plans

Moving forward, 1 Car Service Workshop is actively pursuing authorisation from major insurance companies to become an approved repair workshop. The company's key strength lies in its ability to repair major damage with a short turnaround time, particularly for high-end luxury vehicles where parts are harder to source and require specialised technical expertise. With proficiency in electronic control module repairs and programming, the workshop can address complex technical issues, which is especially critical for electric vehicles (EVs). This expertise allows car owners to get back on the road sooner, while insurers benefit from reduced repair costs. Furthermore, 1 Car Service Workshop plans to extend its Engine Shield coverage to all major accident repairs handled under insurance claims, offering car owners additional peace of mind.

Exclusions and Transparency

While Engine Shield offers extensive coverage, certain exclusions apply to maintain ethical standards and clarity:

Customers will receive a comprehensive warranty booklet outlining all terms and conditions.

About 1 Car Service Workshop

1 Car Service Workshop is one of Singapore's top-rated car repair workshops, renowned for its extensive technical expertise in resolving complex technical, mechanical, and electrical issues. Established in 2016, the workshop offers comprehensive maintenance and repair services for various vehicles, including luxury brands such as Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. Specialising in services like gearbox overhauls, engine overhauls, car aircon repairs, hybrid battery repairs, mechatronic repairs, and more, 1 Car Service Workshop is dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient vehicle care. With a focus on quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction, the workshop ensures that every driver enjoys a stress-free and superior automotive service experience.

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1 Car Service Workshop Launches Free Lifetime Engine Warranty with 'Engine Shield' Service Programme

Launch of SEL2 marks the first phase of operations at the 100+MW campus

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. ("Digital Edge") has today announced its second data center in the Seoul metropolitan area is Ready-for-Service. The facility, known as SEL2, has been developed in partnership with SK Ecoplant, a leading local developer, and demonstrates Digital Edge's ongoing commitment to bringing industry-leading and scalable digital infrastructure to the South Korean market.

Originally announced in 2022, SEL2 marks the first phase of Digital Edge's 100+MW campus in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, which is set to be one of the largest commercial data center projects in South Korea once completed. The company has confirmed the second phase of the development is already in the planning phase and is anticipated to commence construction in 2025.

SEL2 has been designed with Digital Edge's next generation architecture to meet fast growing demand from local and international cloud providers. The 36MW facility is AI ready and highly suitable for high power density applications, able to support a cabinet density of up to 130kw when a liquid cooling solution is used. In addition, SEL2 leverages a highly efficient engineering design to minimize water and energy usage, achieving a market leading annualized design Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.25, in alignment with the company's ESG goals. Digital Edge has confirmed that it has already secured an anchor tenant for SEL2.

The new data center adds to Digital Edge's existing two South Korean facilities in Seoul and Busan, which the company acquired from Sejong Telcom in 2021, and provides a natural extension to customers looking to expand from the company's carrier dense SEL1 data center in Gangnam district. SEL2 is in close proximity to key transport networks, including Seoul's major business districts via the Seoul-Incheon Expressway, providing high accessibility and convenience for both local and international customers.

Digital Edge's 100+MW campus in Incheon is ideally positioned to meet robust demand for data center capacity in South Korea, particularly in the Seoul metro where access to land with sufficient power to cater to high power density deployments is limited. The country continues to be an early adopter of digital technologies, ranking sixth globally in digital technology competitiveness last year^[1], the nation's highest rank in the category in its history. South Korea's generative AI market is also a key driver of data center demand, with the segment predicted to grow significantly this decade at an estimated CAGR of 46.64% (2024-2030^[2]).

Samuel Lee, Chief Executive Officer for Digital Edge, commented, "We are proud to partner with SK Ecoplant in the development of SEL2 to bring next generation digital infrastructure to Asia Pacific, and support the rapid rise of cloud and AI applications across South Korea. Seoul remains a key market within the region's data center landscape and we are delighted to be able to continue to support the acceleration of its fast growing digital economy."

Andrew Pak, Country Manager for Digital Edge in South Korea, added, "SEL2 further strengthens our presence across the market by bringing large scale, high-power density data center capacity to complement our existing connectivity-focused sites in Seoul and Busan. Crucially, by working alongside our partners at SK Ecoplant who share our ESG commitments, we have been able to build a highly energy efficient facility that meets the performance demands of our customers alongside our environmental objectives."

About Digital Edge

Headquartered in Singapore, Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, Digital Edge aims to bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Digital Edge was founded by a seasoned senior management team with decades of industry experience and an established track record of value creation in the data center, cloud and telecommunications industries in the Asia Pacific region. Backed by leading alternative investment firm Stonepeak, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1 billion in deployed and committed capital, establishing itself as a market-leading pan-Asia data center platform. The company provides data center and fiber services across Asia, with a presence in India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, China and the Philippines.

You can visit the company's website at www.digitaledgedc.com.

About SK Ecoplant Co Ltd

Since being founded in 1977, SK Ecoplant has leveraged its technological expertise to contribute to the growth and success of numerous industries globally, including the infrastructure, residential, environmental, and renewable energy markets.

In May 2021, SK E&C changed its name to SK Ecoplant and expanded its business portfolio by adding environmental and energy solutions to its existing construction business. Today, SK Ecoplant aims to become a leading environmental solutions provider in Asia. The business provides innovative renewable and offshore wind power solutions that contribute to Waste Zero and Net Zero goals, and has secured the largest water and waste treatment capacity in Korean. To support its mission to solve environmental and energy problems worldwide SK Ecoplant continues to look to expand its businesses globally.

SK Ecoplant also applies its eco-friendly and innovative energy solutions to the data center industry. In addition to urban hyperscale data centers, it is developing various types of data centers such as large-scale campus data centers and modular type data centers, with the goal of contributing to corporate and social values.

[1] World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (2023)

[2] Statista – Generative AI South Korea (March 2024)

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Digital Edge Announces Availability of 36MW Data Center in South Korea